What is Diatomaceous Earth? Diatomaceous earth (say that five time fast!) is a natural product made up of the fossilized skeletal remains of tiny, aquatic organisms called diatoms. Diatomaceous earth (also known as DE because the only thing more difficult than saying it five times fast is writing it) forms over a long period of time as […]
Kill Fleas in the Yard: 5 Home Remedies
Flea Home Remedies If you’ve ever had a flea infestation in your home or yard you’ll know how annoying those little bugs are and how difficult they can be to get rid of. Over the years my pets have had flea problems periodically and we’ve had infestations indoors and out. Even when our home was […]
Dog Shedding Remedies for your Pets and Home
What Home Remedy Can I Give My Dog for Shedding? I have two dogs, a yellow lab named Luna and a fawn pug named Doug. They are both getting older and what I would consider “senior” dogs. Both dogs shed but if you have a lab retriever you will understand that Luna sheds a lot […]
How to Get Rid of Ground Moles with Dawn Soap
Get rid of moles with Dawn soap If you’ve been working hard on your lawn and garden, one of the most frustrating things you can find on your grass are mole hills. Those large lumps of brown dirt can totally ruin the look of your luscious lawn, and burrowing rodents can cause damage to the […]
20 Secret Uses for Vicks VapoRub
What can Vicks cure? 20 Alternative uses for Vicks Vaporub Most of us have memories of Vicks VapoRub from our childhood. Do you remember when you were young and suffering from a cold or flu and one of your parents or grandparents would rub Vicks on your chest to help relieve your chest congestion and […]
How to Repel Mosquitoes Naturally
How to repel mosquitoes naturally I’ve been enjoying working in my garden in evenings now that the days are getting longer. It’s nice that I can spend a few hours after dinner doing some weeding, watering or mowing the lawn. Unfortunately it’s also that time of the year that the mosquitoes are out and trying […]
The Best Homemade Grout Cleaner
Homemade Grout Cleaner DIY recipe We’ve all got dirty grout somewhere in our homes. Whether it’s in the kitchen, bathroom or some other random room in the house, grout can be a big pain in the booty to clean. Several years ago I tiled over the laminate counters in my kitchen with ceramic tile. It […]
20 Genius Alternative Uses for Dawn Dish Soap in your Home and Garden
What makes Dawn Dish Soap so great? Dawn is a degreasing soap. The reason it works so well for cleaning dishes is because it cuts through the grease and leaves your pots and pans sparkling clean. The surfactants in Dawn are bio degradable so it is generally safe for the environment. Dawn dish soap has […]
Reusable Swiffer Mop Cover
How do you make a reusable Swiffer mop cover? I’ve got a simple and fast crochet project for you. If you know some basic crochet stitches you can make this Swiffer Mop cover in about an hour (or less if you’re a speedy hooker) You may also like: Chunky Crochet Hat Tutorial Why on earth […]
Real Thin Brick Accent Wall Tutorial
Installing a brick accent wall in your home is an easy way to give your home more character and rustic charm. Thin veneer bricks give you the look of full sized bricks but they are thinner and lighter in weight, making it easier to lay a brick accent wall in your home. Brick Accent Wall […]
